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Racism in Huckleberry Finn
How would you defend Huckleberry Finn against charges of being a racist novel?
There are two extremes at which those who have read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn view the novel. ... The ideas that Twain is a racist writer and that Huckleberry Finn is a racist book are both too harsh if you truly consider what Twain is really writing about, freedom and human cruelty. Mark Twain used his character Huck Finn to portray his feelings on racism, and Twain is trying to show readers the treatment of slaves by incorporating the racist actions of the pre-Civil War setting into his novel of a boy who confronts his morals in a prejudice society. ... When reading this book one should take into account the true reasons why Twain chose to use this dialogue, not for racist purposes, but to accurately portray the setting of this novel and the reality of racism that took place there.
In the novel Twain’s main character, Huck Finn, is able to confront his morals and overcome social prejudices of slavery. ...
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been singled out by critics for many years, being accused of being a racist novel. ... Huck Finn is not a racist book, but an accurate portrayal of America during the 19th century. ... Huck Finn should be recognized for its accurate viewpoint of a child who grew up in the era and was able to overcome its hardships.
Approximate Word count = 1430
Approximate Pages = 5.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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